Bands of rockcliffs line the Cheat River Gorge and provide numerous overlooks. The centerpiece among these is the main overlook, which furnishes a panorama of the gorge and distant horizons. A maze of enormous boulders and cliffs fascinates hikers, and the trails are especially lovely in June when the rhododendron and mountain laurel are in bloom. Several trails wind through forest valleys and over ridges, and a number of creeks beckon the explorer. Glade Run is dammed to form a 6-acre pond that is regularly stocked with trout. The observant hiker can hear and sometimes see squirrels, chipmunks, hawks, owls, turkeys, turkey vulture, songbirds, fox and deer throughout the forest

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Directions

Exit 15 off I-68, turn south and follow signs, 13 miles east of Morgantown and 8 miles west of Bruceton Mills

Reservation Info

Up to 50 percent of the campsites at Coopers Rock State Forest are available for reservations, while the remainder are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made by mail, phone or in person at least 2 days in advance for a minimum of 2 nights, up to a maximum of 14 nights. The reservation is held by paying a deposit of the entire camping fee plus a $5 handling charge. Campsite numbers will not be guaranteed; however, every effort will be made to assign the campsite requested. Payment may be made by check, money order, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover
The camping reservation season begins the Friday before Memorial Day and ends Labor Day. Reservation requests are accepted from February 15th preceding. If a reservation is canceled more than seven days in advance the deposit will be refunded (except the first night's rental and a $5 handling charge).

Weather

Friday12/09/201650%

Snow Showers

Snow showers. Lows overnight in the low 20s.

Saturday12/10/201620%

Overcast

Cloudy skies. High 27F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday12/11/201630%

Snow Showers

A few snow showers scattered about the area in the morning, otherwise a good deal of clouds. High 38F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%.

Monday12/12/201690%

Rain

A steady rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High 44F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.